Train-Induced Vibration Prediction and Control of a Metro Depot and Over-Track Buildings

Abstract

To predict and control the train-induced vibration in depot buildings, a case study of the depot of Tianjin Metro, Line 5, was conducted. The platform of the depot has been constructed and is in use, and the construction of over-track buildings has not been completed. Firstly, an in situ measurement was performed to obtain the train loads and validate the numerical model. Secondly, a finite element model of the track–soil–depot structure was established. The train was simplified as a series of two spring-mass models and the train load was simulated using the measured rail acceleration. The calculated results were validated by the measurement data. To predict the vibration responses of the over-track building to be built, a sub-system of the over-track building was added to the numerical model. Finally, the vibration control effect of vibration isolation bearings was discussed. The results indicate that vibrations exceeded guideline limits without mitigation measures in some rooms of the over-track building. The dominant frequency of the building floors is 31.5 Hz. Vibration isolation bearings effectively mitigated the vibrations, and the IL reached approximately 7–15 dB at about 31.5 Hz.

Keywords

• railway vibration
• depot
• over-track buildings
• train load
• vibration prediction
• vibration control